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Idowu says team want to reach knockout stage and knock out Argentina

Idowu says team want to reach knockout stage and knock out Argentina

Defender Brian Idowu said Monday Nigeria are striving to reach knockout stage and knock Argentina out of the tournament. 26 Jun 2018
Messi rules out international retirement

Messi rules out international retirement

Argentina star striker Lionel Messi says he doesn't want to quit international football before he's won the World Cup. 25 Jun 2018
Messi’s 'uniqueness fades' when playing for Argentina

Messi’s 'uniqueness fades' when playing for Argentina

Coach Jorge Sampaoli said captain Lionel Messi’s "uniqueness fades" when the Barcelona forward plays for his national team. 22 Jun 2018
Messi and Aguero start for Argentina against Croatia

Messi and Aguero start for Argentina against Croatia

Argentina captain Lionel Messi and forward Sergio Aguero will start for their side against Croatia, FIFA announced on the World Cup's official Twitter on Thursday. 22 Jun 2018
Sergio Ramos: Maradona was 'light-years' behind Messi

Sergio Ramos: Maradona was 'light-years' behind Messi

Sergio Ramos is as die-hard as they come when it comes to his loyalty to Real Madrid - but he's paid an astonishing tribute to his Barcelona nemesis Lionel Messi. 21 Jun 2018
Rakitic says Argentina are favorites to win World Cup

Rakitic says Argentina are favorites to win World Cup

Barcelona and Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitic said Wednesday that Argentina were the favorites to win the World Cup despite drawing 1-1 with Iceland in their first game of the tournament. 21 Jun 2018
Sampaoli says it's unfair to always blame Messi

Sampaoli says it's unfair to always blame Messi

Argentina head coach Jorge Sampaoli said Wednesday that it was "unfair" that every time that Argentina lost a match, forward Lionel Messi was blamed by the public. 21 Jun 2018
Croatia will prepare to play Argentina, not just Messi says Vrsaljko

Croatia will prepare to play Argentina, not just Messi says Vrsaljko

Croatia defender Sime Vrsaljko said Monday that his team were preparing to play against Argentina and not just against their captain Lionel Messi, in their next World Cup match. 19 Jun 2018
Hallgrimsson says 1-1 draw is great success

Hallgrimsson says 1-1 draw is great success

Iceland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said on Saturday that drawing 1-1 with Argentina at the Spartak Stadium in Moscow was a "great success" for his team, and the players "should get all the credit for their organization and hard work." 17 Jun 2018
Keeper Halldorsson scoops MOTM award

Keeper Halldorsson scoops MOTM award

Iceland goalkeeper Hannes Thor Halldorsson was named the man of the match after making seven saves in 1-1 match against Argentina, including saving a penalty from Lionel Messi, at the Spartak Stadium in Moscow on Saturday. 17 Jun 2018
Argentina held by World Cup debutants Iceland

Argentina held by World Cup debutants Iceland

Argentina were held to a 1-1 draw by Iceland, who were making their first ever World Cup appearance, in their' first match at 2018 FIFA World Cup at Moscow's Spartak Stadium on Saturday. 17 Jun 2018
Messi becomes the first player to fail from the spot in Russia

Messi becomes the first player to fail from the spot in Russia

Argentina forward Lionel Messi became the first player to miss a penalty at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, as his side were held to a 1-1 draw by Iceland. 17 Jun 2018
Messi, Aguero start for Argentina against Iceland

Messi, Aguero start for Argentina against Iceland

Forwards Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero will start for Argentina in their FIFA World Cup match against Iceland. 16 Jun 2018
Iceland boss: We won't man-mark Messi

Iceland boss: We won't man-mark Messi

Iceland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson won't be heaping the daunting task of keeping Lionel Messi quiet on any individual player. 15 Jun 2018
Manchester United's Mourinho Predicts Ronaldo to Play Against Messi in World Cup Final

Manchester United's Mourinho Predicts Ronaldo to Play Against Messi in World Cup Final

MOSCOW, June 13 (Sputnik) - Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho in an exclusive interview with RT on Wednesday predicted a clash between Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo and Argentina's Lionel Messi in the final of the FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia. 13 Jun 2018
Friendly Between Israel, Argentina Canceled After 'Threats' to Messi - Israeli Embassy

Friendly Between Israel, Argentina Canceled After 'Threats' to Messi - Israeli Embassy

MOSCOW, June 6 (Sputnik) - Saturday's friendly between Israel and Argentina has been canceled due to "threats and provocations" aimed at Argentina captain Lionel Messi, the Israeli Embassy in Argentina said on Wednesday. 6 Jun 2018

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